Serving 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harold Steele Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harold Steele Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Harold Steele Elementary School's student population of 224 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harold Steele Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harold Steele Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1879 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
45%
48%
Black
17%
6%
White
28%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harold Steele Elementary School's ranking?
Harold Steele Elementary School is ranked #1879 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Harold Steele Elementary School often compared to?
Harold Steele Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anna Henry Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Harold Steele Elementary School?
224 students attend Harold Steele Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Harold Steele Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harold Steele Elementary School?
Harold Steele Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harold Steele Elementary School offer ?
Harold Steele Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harold Steele Elementary School part of?
Harold Steele Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Harold Steele Elementary School located?
Harold Steele Elementary School is located in the Broadway Pantano East neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Broadway Pantano East.
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